Sophie founded Music & Gigs because she saw a gap and decided to fill it. She leads all editorial direction, has interviewed the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Pale Waves, and Tom Grennan, and has a reputation for spotting great artists early. Writer, photographer, designer — Sophie wears a lot of hats, but the thread running through all of it is the same: a lifelong obsession with music and the people who make it.
Concert
August Burns Red Are Returning to Australia and New Zealand — and They’re Bringing a Brand New Album With Them
The Grammy-nominated metalcore legends announce their first New Zealand shows in over a decade, with special guests Bloom and I...
Live Reviews
Biffy Clyro at Auckland Town Hall: One of the Greatest Rock Shows This City Has Seen in Years
★★★★☆
Eight years since their last visit. Twenty-three songs. One completely unforgettable night.
News
Seahaven Return With ‘February Flowers’ — and Their Self-Titled Album Sounds Like Their Best Work Yet
The Torrance, California four-piece return with an emotionally upbeat new single ahead of their self-titled album, out June 5.
Concert
Courtney Barnett Is Returning to New Zealand for the First Time in Five Years
The Grammy-nominated Aussie icon announces four New Zealand dates this November in support of Creature of Habit.
Concert
Wednesday Are Coming Back to New Zealand — and This Time You Have No Excuse to Miss Them
The Asheville noise makers return for three shows across Wellington, Lyttelton and Auckland this May.
Concert
Seahaven Are Playing Their First UK Tour in Eleven Years — Starting Next Week
Six dates across the UK this month, with Europe and US headline dates to follow. Don't miss this one.
Concert
Freya Skye Is Coming to Auckland in June — and Tickets Will Go Fast
Our favourite rising star brings her Stars Align Tour to the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on June 14. Don't sleep...
Concert
The Strokes Have Announced Their World Tour — and It’s Enormous
Two nights at Red Rocks, The O2, Accor Arena, Ziggo Dome and more. The Reality Awaits tour is here.